"When you tell other people about something you've seen or done, they will interpret your words in their own way. Most people put an enormous amount of effort into tailoring their words to more closely match the other person's perspective. All you really have to do, however, is get the other person to understand you... and they will share your words as though they were their own." From Know Thyself, Show Thyself, by Dr. Victor August The August Institute of Life Studies has been most fortunate, in that many members of the press have felt motivated to publicize their personal stories of success and transformation in the Kiln. Here are just a few samples of articles written about the August Institute and its courses. "The [Spectrum] Sessions... share a basic goal: to break people of old patterns and to enable them to confront issues in their lives... most [participants] have real breakthroughs that will affect the rest of their lives. Once I allowed myself to take in the startling concepts that were being offered... I made some eye-opening discoveries about myself and how I function in the world. The Kiln is like no other experience in the world." - Excerpted from the Boston Sun, March 15, 1996 " [The Kiln] opens doors... such as expanding horizons, taking risks, keeping commitments and living in the present. I can say, with no doubt, that I felt happier after I had done the Kiln. Not because I had indulged or flattered myself. On the contrary, the Kiln was tough and challenging, and I had been made to confront the apathy and weakness which had made me depressed. The course gave me tools which I am still using to fight paranoia and laziness. I know more about who I am... and I like who I am, too!... the August Institute truly helps people to become better people." - Excerpted from Tabula Rasa, May 22, 1999 It isn't just professional journalists who have had good things to say about the August Institute of Life studies, though. Men and women from every walk of life have changed their minds and lives though participation in our classes and courses. Here is what some of them have to say about it! "I love it! I never knew I could be so happy. And a lot of it I owe to the Kiln. I know it sounds hard to believe, but that weekend totally changed my life." - Tammy R., Student "I can honestly say the Kiln transformed the quality of my life. Everything is the same, but it's somehow different. It's hard to put my finger on exactly. But I do know that there's a calm, centered space inside me. Maybe it was always there. But I never had access to it before. I do now!" - Will F., Attorney I still do not have all the answers, but the Kiln gave me more of them than I could have possibly achieved on my own." - Jerry F., Systems Analyst Please return soon for more press clippings and quotes from Kiln graduates. © Copyright August Institute of Life Studies 2000 All rights reserved. Proviso